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NATIONAL BESTSELLER Poker champion turned business consultant Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions as a result in “the ultimate guide to thinking about risk” (Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit). “A big favorite among...

In? "Eine Frage der Wahrscheinlichkeit"?begegnen wir?dem ?63-jährigen?PJ Halliday, der einst im Lotto gewonnen hat, seit dem Tod seiner ältesten Tochter und dem Ende seiner Ehe aber sein Leben an sich vorbeiziehen lässt. Als er erfährt, dass seine alte Jugendliebe?frisch?verwitwet ist, fasst...

Blood and Guts exists to make women feel less alone in the real, messy, and often unspoken parts of womanhood.Periods. Bodies. Food. Shame. Cycles. Self-love and everything in between.We’re creating a sisterhood where women can share, laugh, learn, and own their stories.Leaving lighter, more connected, and reminded that no woman was ever meant to do this alone.We are not here as experts or gurus.Just two women with lived experience, open conversations, and a whole lot of guts.

Sie hat ihn getötet – nun lebt er in ihr fort - Nach der brutalen Auslöschung ihres Volkes hat Asta allen Göttern abgeschworen. Als gottlose Assassinin erhält sie den Auftrag, den Priester Nero zu ermorden – doch nach seinem Tod hört sie auf einmal seine Stimme in ihrem Kopf. Nero entpuppt sich als Nekromant, dessen Seele in ihren Körper gefahren ist. Fest steht: Einer von ihnen muss gehen.

In Chocolate Girls, read by actress Frances Barber, three very different women work together at Cadbury's Bournville factory, and their lives become entwined by war and work - and a child called David. Edie, the main character, marries young to escape her unhappy family home. Widowed at nineteen...

The Freedom of Life is a thought-provoking exploration penned by Annie Payson Call (1853-1940), where she delves deep into the myriad challenges we encounter both mentally and physically throughout our lives. This enlightening book presents readers with diverse perspectives on navigating the complexities of the mind and embracing life fully. By the end of this transformative journey, youll gain invaluable insights into your own struggles, empowering you to approach your challenges with newfound understanding and clarity. - Summary by Trek

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of East Indian spirituality with Ancient Ideals in Modern Life. This series of four thought-provoking lectures, originally presented at the Theosophical Societys twenty-fifth anniversary in Benares in 1900, captures the essence of timeless wisdom. Join Czandra as she skillfully distills these profound teachings, illuminating how ancient philosophies can be woven into the fabric of contemporary living. Discover insights that resonate across the ages and inspire a deeper understanding of life’s purpose and connection.

It is 1946 in Birmingham: the Second World War is over and three young women face a new kind of life. But peacetime brings its own pressures . . . Read by Penelope Freeman (Her Wartime Secret) Katie O'Neill's childhood has been dominated by her temperamental mother and by frightening secrets...

Pretty seventeen-year-old Greta has never known a stable family life. With no father, and loathing her mother Ruby's latest boyfriend, Greta finds life hard at home and is happiest at work with her friends at the Cadbury factory in Birmingham where she is popular with the boys. Life takes a turn...

Dive into a profound exploration of thought from the Theosophical perspective in this enlightening book. Discover the intricate nature of your mental capabilities and learn to harness this vital power for personal spiritual growth and to uplift humanity. Join the reader on this transformative journey towards mastery of thought.

Discover a thoughtful collection of 30 articles that delve into mental health, effective stress-reduction techniques, and practical advice for navigating everyday challenges at work and home. (Summary by Sonia)

Growing up in Birmingham, Sylvia and Audrey Whitehouse have always been like chalk and cheese. When the Second World War breaks out, Sylvia is still dreaming of her forthcoming marriage to fiancé Ian while Audrey jumps at the career opportunities the WAAF throws her way. Audrey joins the ranks...

In 1930s Birmingham, in the impoverished district of Nechells, a young girl bravely endeavours to hold her family together in trying times. A Hopscotch Summer is an emotional journey of determination and resilience from Annie Murray. Read by Penelope Freeman (My Daughter, My Mother) Emma Brown...

In 1984 two young mothers meet at a toddler group in Birmingham. As their friendship grows, they share with each other the difficulties and secrets in their lives: Joanne, a sweet, shy girl, is increasingly afraid of her husband. The lively, promising man she married has become hostile and...

1950 - Seven year old Carol Martin lies encased in an iron lung, struck down by the killer disease, polio. Distraught at her side, her mother, Violet, wonders if this is her punishment - for Carol is the love child who should not have been born . . . Family of Women is the story of three...

Shortlisted for Historical Romantic Novel in the Romantic Novelists Association Books Awards Birmingham, almost a decade after the end of the Great War, and the women of Lilac Street have had more than their fair share of troubles . . . Rose Southgate is trapped in a loveless marriage. Shy and...

A tale of hardship and social injustice, Miss Purdy's Class by Annie Murray is a heartfelt saga with strong emotional relationships at its heart, read by actress Annie Aldington. In the New Year of 1936, Gwen Purdy, aged twenty-one, leaves her home to become a schoolteacher in a poor area of...

From a tender age little Evie struggled . . . Evie spent her early years left outside on the step. With a drunk for a father and a neglectful mother, all little Evie has ever craved is a safe home and a normal existence. Her young eyes had seen so much but this never tainted her spirit. If it...

Beautiful, dark-haired Lily has been abandoned in a Birmingham slum as a tiny child. With few clues as to her identity she endures a childhood of loneliness and loss. At eighteen she applies for a post as nanny with the family of a Captain Fairford, a soldier in Ambala, north India and his...

Join Joyce, a spirited American girl, as she embarks on a captivating adventure in France. Discover the enchanting world surrounding the mysterious house with the Gate of the Giant Scissors, where she befriends Jules, her playful companion, navigates the challenges posed by the cruel Brossard, and finds comfort in the love of her dear Aunt Kate and the guidance of Sister Denis. (Summary from an original 1898 copy of the book.)